Jude Bellingham admits that his “role has changed” after scoring his first goal of the season in Real Madrid’s 4-0 La Liga win over Osasuna.
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Bellingham finally scored first goal of the season
The England midfielder found the net in the 42nd minute, receiving a long ball from defender Raul Asencio and chipping the ball over goalkeeper Sergio Herrera.
Vinicius Junior recorded his second hat-trick of the season, sending the fans at the Bernabeu home happy.
Prior to Saturday, Bellingham’s last goal for Madrid came at the end of the 2023-24 season on May 14.
The 21-year-old scored 19 league goals last season.
“I’ve become less selfish”
Bellingham began his 2024–25 campaign without scoring a goal in 12 appearances across all competitions.
It was a huge relief for Bellingham, who had seen his role change with the arrival of French superstar Kylian Mbappé over the summer.
“I played the way I always do, but this time I scored a goal. Last season, there was a lot of talk about me because I scored many goals, but this season my role has changed, and I am taking on different tasks on the field.
“I will do everything for the benefit of the team. I’ve become less selfish, and I would like to continue in that direction. My goal is to help the team in any way possible.”
Bellingham received a standing ovation from the home crowd when he was substituted in the 75th minute.
“I still feel like the most privileged person in the world to play for this club, even in the bad times, I’m still grateful to be here,” Bellingham said.
“Coming off with that ovation, I felt really proud. That’s who you do it for. You want people to go home happy. It’s a really good feeling.”
